There’s an old saying when it comes to competitor analysis: Average people learn from their mistakes, but smart people learn from…
The weekend may have come and gone, but it’s time to keep the party going as we kickstart the new…
As we’ve learned over the years, GRiZ is a man of many talents. Whether it’s getting funky lighting up a…
“What Would You Do” is written by Jam on Sound Productions’ Mike Kindlick, where each month he explores various situations,…
With our beloved weekend knocking at our door, it only seems right that we get the party started with the…
By Jason Rubio “Are photo booths a fad?” is a question that comes up often. I always reply “of course…
Currently on the road as part of their co-headlining tour with Matoma, Two Friends open 2020 with their latest pop-tinged…
New York City – No matter how much NYC’s nightlife tastes evolve – toward trance or trap or bass, for…
Are you looking for a feel-good tune to set the tone for the weekend? Who better than Louis The Child…
DJ Expo 2020 is ramping up to be the biggest and best ever. Do you have what it takes to…
Effective talent recruitment is among the most important aspects of any DJ company — but especially for Bar/Bat Mitzvah DJ…
Looking to start planning for another edition of Miami Music Week? Well, Damian Lazarus has just revealed a 70+ artist…
Now that the calendar has officially flipped to 2020, Claude VonStroke’s iconic Dirtybird imprint will be celebrating its 15th anniversary…
When Tracy Young won the Grammy for best remixed recording on Sunday, she was part of something historic. the first…
How about a bit of a flashback on this fine Friday? Kaskade has reunited with trio Brohug for their hard-hitting…
In 2019, I set out on a course to re-engineer my full-time mobile DJ business. The goal was to work…
Here’s a wedding DJ tip: A bride asks “What is a good alternative to the traditional father-daughter dance?” We tend…
After teasing listeners with the first hour of his latest Sunrise Sermon from FriendShip 2020 during All My Friends radio…
Wedding industry 2020: the beginning of the end? That was the gist when Mike Fernino, owner of Music in Motion…
Tony Fresch’s musical evolution has taken many forms. Starting out as a metal and hip-hop fan, the California kid eventually…
Here’s a list of wedding songs for open-format DJs to play in 2020. Advise your brides that these songs will work…
Wasting no time as we continue to welcome the new year, bonified hitmaker Duke Dumont has followed up his recent…
As temperatures continue to plummet, avid electronic dance music fans looked to welcome the new year in paradise heading to…
Las Vegas – It’s an afternoon Elrow Party at Sin City’s Encore Beach Club. Fisher’s finishing up his set, but…
Unless you started your DJ career working for a polished-up multi-op, we’ve all had embarrassing DJ setups — you have…
With the introduction of the Denon DJ Prime Go console, the company has upped the ante in the DJ marketplace.…
It’s official; Guitar Center has revealed its partnership with the 2020 Winter Music Conference (WMC) and Miami Music Week (MMW)…
The DJ SC6000 Prime, SC6000M Prime, and X1850 Prime mixer — are these the game-changers we’ve all been waiting for…
Most wedding DJs would be thrilled to hear a couple say they want to do something completely different or unique…
The DJ mixer is a centerpiece in your setup. It’s the key to your programming, your instrument, and therefore the…
In advance of your New Year’s Eve parties, it’s difficult to anticipate your crowd — you don’t know how old…
While there only a few days that remain in the wild year that was 2019, when the clock strikes midnight…
If there is anyone who made quite the lasting impression over the past decade in the world of electronic dance…
Not all weddings are the same, and not all wedding DJs are the same. The fact is, there are several…
No stranger to serving up house hits, Dombresky has made his way to Toolroom Records for closeout the year with…
Last month, Will Clarke had announced he would be launching his own label, “All We Have Is Now,” in addition…
Talk about a little flashback for your Friday! Mija has just unveiled her cover of Crystal Waters’ timeless hit, “Gypsy…
Brooklyn, N.Y. – Fabulosity and funky house music converged at Brooklyn’s House of Yes club this past Dec. 6 for…
Akai Professional has officially announced its Force firmware 3.0.4 and MPC firmware 2.7 that includes the highly-anticipated Ableton Live Control.…
Continuing to add to his evergrowing discography, Oliver Heldens has unleashed his latest dancefloor weapon to close out the year…
Since 1994 Jimmie Malone has been running a single-op DJ business in Binghamton, NY. Of course, the load-in is a…
The wait is finally over, The Chainsmokers’ highly anticipated World War Joy album has been released in its entirety. After…
Detroit – Multi-talented DJ/musician/producer GRiZ returned to his hometown this week to spread holiday cheer and help fund music education…
In a time where many believe the electronic dance music festival circuit has become a bit saturated, Time Warp has…
While these Two Friends prepare to hit the road for their biggest tour to date alongside Matoma, we took the…
“The Tipping Point: Lessons from a Multi-Op” will be regular feature, where DJ Mike Walter, owner of Elite Entertainment, will…
With few exceptions, most of us got into this business because of a love of music, but it’s that very…
After months of anticipation, Whethan has finally released his remix of Foster The People’s timeless classic, “Pumped Up Kicks” and…
For all those waiting on some new Modern Machines, the day has finally come! The New York native has returned…
It seems that you can never be too young to start playing records. Case in Point: Sophia Clayton, an 11-year-old…
Solidify his place as one of the true bonified party-starters in the dance music realm, Destructo looks to ignite dancefloors…
Chicago – It’s raining in the Windy City on the last weekend in September. And it’s Chicago-style rain: torrential for…
Every month, the wedding music mixologists at Ambient DJs in East Windsor, New Jersey will provide a curated and annotated…
Here’s the misconception about millennials that I keep hearing from DJs: they have a bad rep for not wanting to…
Tucson, Ariz. – Held this past November 9-10 at Tucson’s Armory Park, the 4th annual DUSK Music Festival didn’t disappoint.…
The wait is finally over; this weekend Time Warp returns to New York as the house and techno powerhouse continues…
In this series of posts, “How to DJ a Wedding,” we’ll go through the intricacies and attributes of a flawless…
In our “DJing Passport” series, we’ll offer a global perspective of the DJ scene — city by city. This first…
Chris Odd (born Chris Swijnenberg) was born in Arnhem (Netherlands) and has spent 18 successful years as a DJ, with…
After keeping things consistent, pumping out a steady stream of new music dating all the way back to August, Dillon…
Mike Wieder, owner of Ultimate Sounds Entertainment in New Jersey, has DJed at thousands of events over the years, with…
In 2018 Darryl Jake Jacobsen pulled up stakes and moved his family and his mobile company, A2R DJ’s and Entertainment,…
It’s never too early to start planning for Winter Music Conference (WMC), especially with this year being its 35th-anniversary celebration!…
When Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, a collective chill went down the spines of the LGBTQ community. DJ…
Currently lighting up arenas across the country as part of their “World War Joy” North American tour, The Chainsmokers look…
Festival season may be in our rearview mirror but Anna Lunoe has decided to keep the party going uploading her…
Looking for some last-minute plans this weekend? Lucky for you, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike has got you covered! Saturday…
This week, Prince’s estate released his memoir, The Beautiful Ones, prompting Elite Entertainment’s Mike Walter to release his Top 10…
As if Dom Dolla’s hit single “San Frandisco” couldn’t get any hotter, Brooklyn stalwarts Walker & Royce have been called…
Fresh off of performing his latest hit “Graveyard” on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” yesterday, Halsey has just surprised fans with…
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Held this past Oct. 16-20, the 24th edition of Amsterdam Dance Event delivered plenty of daily…
After lighting up the festival circuit all summer long, Louis The Child has returned in a big way just ahead…
Fresh off the premiere of her single “Everyday,” Wenzday has made her presence felt once again throughout the Do Not…
Continuing to leave a lasting impression on 2019, Major Lazer has connected with multi-platinum selling superstar Khalid for their new…
There is simply no hiding from Dillon Francis these days. Just a week after unveiling the hilarious music video for…
After breaking the news that he will be taking a break from touring in 2020, Flosstradamus looks to dominate the…
For more than two decades now, Los Angeles has been the epicenter of U.S. drum-n-bass. With a robust DJ and…
Amsterdam – Set to run Wednesday thru Sunday (Oct. 16-20), Amsterdam Dance Event 2019 will bring the dance-music community together…
Always being one to thrive when it comes to the Halloween season, Ghastly is once again making his presence felt…
Chandler, Ariz. – Held this past weekend (Sept. 27-28) at the Rawhide Western Town & Event Center, the 3rd annual…
Waterford, Calif. – Set for this weekend (Oct. 4-6) at Modesto Reservoir Regional Park in Waterford, Calif., Dirtybird Campout West…
Atlanta – The 6th annual Imagine Music Festival took over the Atlanta Motor Speedway this past Sept. 19-22. The independent…
After GA tickets quickly becoming 90% sold out after just a few hours Friday afternoon, Insomniac has announced all ticket…
If you’re looking to spice up your weekend party playlist with some serious flavor, Black Coffee’s vocal-driven single “LaLaLa” with…
Continuing to make their presence felt throughout summer 2019, Major Lazer looks to spice things up once again with the…
After taking New York City by storm this past weekend with two sets at Electric Zoo: Evolved into an afterparty…
While most people prepared to enjoy a sun-soaked Labor Day weekend with traditional activities such as backyard BBQs, taking a…
Just a short week after announcing he’d be launching a new house label, Diplo’s latest imprint has unveiled its debut…
Looking to go bigger and better than ever before for its return to Atlanta Motor Speedway, Imagine Festival has officially…
While Felix Jaehn’s latest summer hit “Love On Myself” is still in heavy rotation, the powering single has received a…
Already looking ahead toward the weekend? Well, Brooklyn’s Elsewhere is the place to be once again with Mija coming to…
Roxbury, N.J. – At the 2018 DJ Expo in Atlantic City, Artem Lomaz won the “Entertainer of the Year” prize…
I’m going to make a confession here right from the start: As a longtime DJ, I’ve become fanatical about hearing…
If you’re looking to get a headstart on updating your favorite party playlist for this weekend, Kaskade has just made your…
The 2019 edition of Dimensions Festival, taking place this August 28 to September 1, marks the event saying goodbye to…
While Holy Ship! has become a staple in the world of electronic dance music, the cruise will be touching down…
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Just hours after taking the electronic dance music community by storm yesterday with debuting her new EP to the world…
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